Termed “bacterial vampirism” by researchers, this phenomenon, detailed in a study published Tuesday in the journal eLife, found that certain bacteria are drawn to the liquid component of blood ...

Bacterial vampirism has been identified in the Enterobacteriaceae family, revealing the link between sepsis and IBD, and highlighting new avenues for therapeutic development. Primarily seen as the ...

Scientists have discovered that some of the world's deadliest bacteria exhibit a behavior akin to "bacterial vampirism," actively seeking human blood as a food source. Remarkably, these bacteria ...

The discovery of what the researchers term “bacterial vampirism” represents a significant advancement in understanding the behaviors and mechanisms underlying bloodstream infections ...

A team at Washington State University (WSU) found the phenomenon known as "bacterial vampirism" in which bacteria are attracted to liquid part of the blood, or serum. Such traits are found in ...

This phenomenon of “bacterial vampirism,” as they’ve decided to coin it, appears to clarify why these bacteria are such a common cause of bloodstream infections. The team hopes that the ...

Researchers at Washington State University (WSU) uncovered a new trait called 'bacterial vampirism' among bacteria like Salmonella and E. coli, which cause foodborne illnesses. It has long been ...

Deadly bacteria, such as E Coli, have been observed to "sniff out" and swim towards human blood in order to feed on it, a phenomenon that has been dubbed "bacterial vampirism" by scientists.

Some of the world’s deadliest bacteria seek out and feed on human blood, a newly-discovered phenomenon researchers are calling “bacterial vampirism.” A team led by Washington State University ...